EPA May Order Companies to Be Experts on the Chemicals Their Products Contain
According to a news article on lexology.com, the Environmental Protection Administration has made a significant announcement that will seriously impact businesses. The announcement states that it may require companies that manufacture, import, or process a finished product for commercial sale to understand all of the chemicals … [Read more...]
How Product Liability Lawsuits Affect The Product Safety Recalls
Companies initiate product safety recalls for a variety of reasons. Companies might not ever learn about a problem with one of their products until someone suffers an injury. However, there are a few times when the company receives consumer complaints about a defective product, or the company conducts safety testing and discovers the … [Read more...]
Avoid Summer Accidents While At-Home with the Kids
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of billions of people. As cases begin to surge once again, it is clear that many more people than usual will spend time at home with their children this summer. Parents must be aware of the dangers around the house and outside of the house that could injure or kill a child. … [Read more...]
Product Recalls Show No Sign of Slowing Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer protection agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continue to perform their primary function to promote and ensure the safety and reliability of foods, medicines, and consumer products despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Most … [Read more...]
Merck Asks Court to Hide Propecia Health Risks
Reuters opened an investigation into the devastating side effects of Propecia, the men’s hair loss prevention drug manufactured by Merck. Reuters explored the link between men taking Propecia, sexual dysfunction, and suicide. During its research of one case, in particular, Reuters stumbled on a problem that undermines … [Read more...]
Legal Restrictions on Releasing Dangerous Products Information
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – As reported online by www.news4jax.com, a Consumer Reports investigation uncovers legal restrictions that make it difficult for the government to share information with consumers about dangerous and potentially deadly products. A Consumer Reports investigation reveals that the United States Consumer Product … [Read more...]
Fluoroquinolone Injuries are Among the Most Frequently Reported Drug Side Effects
According to a new report, antibiotics in the same class as Avelox (moxifloxacin) were the drugs most frequently associated with reports of persistent adverse effects in 2015. The report appeared in QuarterWatch, a publication of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. QuarterWatch reviews reports made to the Food and Drug … [Read more...]
